Welcome to St Andrews Park
Welcome to St Andrews Park, a cherished green space in the heart of Bishopston, Bristol. This Victorian park has been delighting visitors for over 125 years with its beautiful trees, open spaces, and community facilities. From the popular children's paddling pool and playground to the tennis courts and bowling green, there's something here for everyone. Join us in preserving and enhancing this vital community asset for future generations.
Community Café
Our park café provides a welcoming space for visitors to relax and enjoy refreshments while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Paddling Pool
The popular paddling pool is a favorite summer attraction for families, providing a safe and fun environment for children to cool off and play.
Rich History
St Andrews Park has been at the heart of the community for over 125 years, with a rich history that reflects the changing face of Bristol.
Heritage
These historical images show how the park has remained a constant while the surroundings have evolved throughout the decades.
Welcome to St Andrews Park
Welcome to St Andrews Park, a cherished green space in the heart of Bishopston, Bristol. This Victorian park has been delighting visitors for over 125 years with its beautiful trees, open spaces, and community facilities. From the popular children's paddling pool and playground to the tennis courts and bowling green, there's something here for everyone. Join us in preserving and enhancing this vital community asset for future generations.
About Us
The Friends of St Andrew's Park are group of people who love our beautiful Park and want to actively help in its protection, enhancement and greater biodiversity.
Since it was created in 1895, St Andrew's Park has seen many changes, both in what it offers and the community it serves. It is one of the most intensively used parks in Bristol and provides an invaluable haven for both local people of all ages, as well as a range of popular attractions for the wider community, including: a well-equipped children's play area, Summer paddling pool, cafe, gently rolling landscape with wonderful variety of trees, wildlife pond, perennial flower meadow and beds, community food garden, Park information boards, Wellington Bomber memorial, and public toilets.
FoSAP works closely with the city council. In recent years, with funding for local councils having been greatly reduced, the role of FoSAP, as with many park groups across the city, has become more important in both raising funds and delivering schemes which the council no longer has the resources to do. A key role for FoSAP is in bringing together and co-ordinating the areas of volunteer work which is necessary to maintain the many ongoing plant and landscape projects. If you want to find out more about volunteering opportunities, contact us through this website, the St Andrew's Park Community Forum Facebook page or look for notices which occasionally appear in the Park.
How to get involved
Gardening
Join us for our regular gardening sessions in the park.
Committee Meetings
Join us once every few months to discuss the future of the park and how you can get involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Friends of St Andrew's Park.
Contact
Get in touch with the Friends. Whether you want to join us, share ideas, or simply learn more about our activities, we'd love to hear from you. As a community-led group, we value every connection with park users and local residents.
Address
Effingham Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS6 5AX